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Latest Announcements
A New, Personalized Way to Connect to the Things You Love
Now you can personalize your homepage by creating a custom feed of the things you want, need, and love—from more than 400 million items on eBay.
Sellers: Update Your Listings Now to Meet Picture Quality Requirements
Back in 2012, we asked all sellers to meet a few basic picture quality requirements that could be enforced as early as July 1, 2013. That day is approaching, so be sure your photos comply with the fol...
New on eBay: Gold Instant Sale
Introducing the launch of Gold Instant Sale, a Canadian feature developed by Clean Metal Group Inc. (CMG), a vendor in Montréal.
Email Address Sign-In
Beginning today, eBay will begin a test where some members will be invited to sign-in using their choice of eBay User ID, or the email address associated with their eBay account.
2013 Spring Seller Update: Free Listings* For All Sellers
Updates coming this spring will help you cash in, starting with new everyday fee plans that virtually eliminate the basic upfront cost of selling for all sellers*.
Updates to the eBay User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and International Selling Agreement
Updates to the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy were posted on www.ebay.ca on February 4, 2013. Updates to the eBay International Selling Agreement were posted on www.ebay.ca on February 20, 201...
Potential Transaction Delays Due to Hurricane Sandy
Due to Hurricane Sandy, communication, power and transportation lines may be disrupted across the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions of the United States.
How to List Upcoming Nintendo and Apple Products Successfully
The launch of the latest highly-anticipated Apple and Nintendo products is just around the corner! Follow these guidelines when listing Lightning adapters/cables (OEM & Non OEM), iPad Minis, and Wii U...
Welcome to the New eBay Logo
Last month, we announced that we were refreshing the eBay logo to reflect who we are today. Our updated logo symbolizes the new eBay and our commitment to connect people to the things they need and lo...
Reminder: Fee for Ending Select Auction-Style Listings, Photo Requirement In Effect Today
Starting October 1, sellers will be charged a fee to end early any Auction-style listing that has received at least one bid, as announced earlier this year. Also, as announced in the 2012 Fall Seller ...
eBay Canada 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners
Recently, we announced the recipients of the 8th annual eBay Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Announcing a New Look for eBay
The world of commerce is changing, and eBay is evolving with it. Over the past few years, we’ve made significant improvements to our global marketplace, offering a cleaner, more contemporary and consi...
How to List Upcoming Apple Products Successfully
With the launch of the latest Apple products just around the corner, guidelines are now in place to help meet buyer demand while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service.
Listing with the eBay Catalogue Now Required in Select Computers & Tablets Categories
Starting September 10, listing with the eBay catalogue—whenever there’s product match—is required in the following Electronics categories: CPUs & Processors, Motherboards, and PC Desktops & All-In-One...
New eBay Shipping Compliance Look-Up Tool
If you list on eBay.ca and indicate you will ship to the USA, but don’t provide shipping details for US buyers, that listing won’t show up in default search on eBay.com. eBay Canada has created a look...
Fall 2012 Seller Update: Additional Protections and Rewards, New Ways to Showcase Your Items
These updates will help you reach more of the fast-growing legions of ecommerce buyers drawn to eBay.ca and eBay.com this holiday season—and make your selling easier and more profitable.
Social Sharing Now on eBay.ca
Now you can share all the eBay.ca items you love with your friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest – all it takes is the simple click of a button!
Time to Meet Tracking Requirement for US Top-Rated Extended
Since we announced updates to the eBay US Top-rated seller criteria in February, many Top-rated sellers have said they need more time to meet the new requirement to upload tracking within handling tim...
Final Reminder: Key Deadlines Approaching
Here’s a reminder of fast approaching dates for the 2012 Spring Seller Update, originally announced in February.
Retirement of Shipping Services on eBay.ca
Later this week, we’ll be retiring the following shipping services for listings on eBay.ca.
Listing Home Theatre Products with the eBay Catalogue is Now Required
Starting May 2, listing with the eBay catalogue whenever there’s a product match is required in the following Electronics categories: Home Theatre Projectors, Home Theatre Receivers, DVD & Blu-ray Pla...
Deadlines Approaching for Return Options and Top Rated Changes
Here’s a quick reminder of fast approaching dates for the 2012 Spring Seller Update, originally announced in February.
Sellers: Upcoming Updates May Affect Your Listings
Updates announced in February that may impact your listings are now in effect, with more coming soon.
Listing Home Theatre Projectors and Receivers Just Got Easier
Starting March 15, new catalogue products and updated information have been added to the Home Theatre Projectors and Home Theatre Receivers categories, saving you time when you list with the eBay cata...
A Note From Michael Jones, VP Merchant Development
Recently we’ve received some questions from sellers about when and why eBay or PayPal may require sellers to keep money in their accounts-commonly called a “hold.” So I wanted to take a minute to expl...
Listing the 3rd Generation Apple iPad on eBay
With the launch of the Apple iPad (3rd Generation) just around the corner, guidelines are now in place to help meet buyer demand while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer servic...
2012 Spring Seller Update: Free Pictures for All, Top-Rated Program Updates, and More
Updates coming this spring will help keep those buyers coming your way and steer them to your great listings.
New International Selling Agreement For Sellers in Canada
We’ll now be asking all sellers to accept our International Selling Agreement when listing on a new site or selecting an international delivery option.
